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Andrew Friedman
President of Baseball Operations since Oct 2014(11 years, 8 mo)
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The Verdict on Andrew, in One Read
On the Contract Value Index, Andrew Friedman's front office has been getting clear surplus value from its contracts (A- Contract Value Index). That ranks 1st of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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11 years
Tenure
Transaction Breakdown
18
Positive
31
Mixed
7
Negative
League Comparison
#1
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#21
Most Active
56 moves
Contract Value
A-
Excellent value on contracts
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Dodgers' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 5 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Eric Lauer (C) — getting lhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Kyle Tucker (D) at $60.0M/yr — the right fielder market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.
Public Sentiment
A+
Outstanding reception
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Andrew Friedman has made outstanding moves for the Dodgers this 2026 offseason, drawing widespread praise from fans and media. Of 56 graded moves, 18 landed well with the fanbase, 31 drew mixed reactions, and 7 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Will Smith (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Anthony Banda dfa (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 67% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2025 Draft
R1#40
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Zach Root—
R1#41
C
Charles DavalanCB Round A pick from CIN via Gavin Lux trade—
R2#65
C
Cam LeiterAll 2026 Transactions
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About this general manager
Andrew Friedman is the general manager of the Dodgers, in his 12th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every MLB GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Andrew Friedman, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A+, Sentiment A+.
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